Japanese music edition: roundup of Christmas songs. New tracks and classic favorites [2026]

The Christmas loner cancel crowd!AMPTAKxCOLORS

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We want to blow away that lonely “all by myself at Christmas” feeling! This fun Christmas song is packed with that wish.

Released in December 2024 by AMPTAKxCOLORS, a popular YouTube vocal group, it’s a pop and romantic piece that portrays a love confession.

Sung by six members whose unique personalities shine through, it paints heart‑pounding confession scenes and fantastical moments like riding a reindeer through the night sky.

With a catchy, upbeat melody and tempo, it’ll naturally lift your Christmas spirit.

It’s the perfect track to sing and dance to with friends at karaoke.

Why not channel your favorite member and give it a try?

Song of a Winter DayGReeeeN

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A heartwarming ballad by GReeeeN that gently wraps the time spent with a lover during the cold season.

Included on the limited first pressing of the single “Tobira,” released in December 2008, this track is sprinkled with Christmas motifs like bell chimes and candlelight.

Soft acoustic guitar and piano tones intertwine with the group’s signature harmonies, carefully weaving honest feelings for a loved one.

Through its unadorned lyrics, you can feel the wish to celebrate this day together every year and the irreplaceable value of the time shared by two people.

“Tobira” reached No.

2 on the Oricon charts, and the album it appears on, “Shio, Kosho,” later won the Japan Record Award for Best Album.

It’s a hidden gem that gently accompanies quiet winter nights with your partner or moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special.

Winter MagicKARA

KARA – Winter Magic

KARA’s fifth Japanese single, released in October 2011, is a romantic mid-tempo love song that depicts the feelings of winter romance.

Written and composed by Simon Isogai, it blends a warm, ’90s J-pop-inspired melody with crystal-clear vocals.

Interweaving imagery of snow and starry skies, the song delicately conveys a poignant longing for a lover’s warmth on a cold winter night, striking an appealing balance between intimate storytelling and a sense of dynamism.

It reached No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, sold over 120,000 copies in total, and was certified Gold by the RIAJ.

It is also included on the Japanese album “Super Girl.” It’s the perfect track for a special Christmas-season night with your partner, or for quietly spending a winter evening while thinking of someone dear.

Merry Merry Thanks！！Morfonica

Merry Merry Thanks!!

A Christmas song included on Morfonica’s album “Polyphony,” released in March 2025 by the fantastical BanG Dream! band.

Its charm lies in the heart‑pounding melody and lyrics brimming with gratitude.

The sparkling city “as white breaths puff in the air” and the warm message of saying “thank you” to someone special will remind you of the bonds you share with friends and family.

The gorgeous sound enriched by violin instantly elevates the atmosphere of any Christmas party.

Sing it together, and it’s sure to become a joyful moment overflowing with smiles!

GIFTNissy(Nishijima Takahiro)

Nissy (Takahiro Nishijima) / “GIFT” Music Video

A winter song set in a snowy town that portrays feelings for someone special.

Nissy’s delicate vocals gently weave together the city’s holiday lights in the falling snow, a lover waiting at the station, and tender affection for that person.

The lyrics overflow with a bittersweet desire to keep the one you love all to yourself and with earnest expressions of love, wrapping the listener’s heart in warmth.

Released as a digital-only single in December 2014, it was later included on the 2016 album “HOCUS POCUS.” The music video features Moeka Nozaki and unfolds a beautiful visual world like a short film.

Beloved by fans as a winter staple, it’s a song perfect not only for spending Christmas with your partner, but also for those quiet winter nights when you find yourself thinking of someone.

On the holy nightKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi 'On the Holy Night'

A warm love song by Ketsumeishi that portrays a couple’s first Christmas together.

Released in November 2007 as a double A-side single with “Fuyu Monogatari,” this track is filled with the excitement of a special holy night spent with a loved one amid bustling crowds and sparkling illuminations.

With a medium tempo and the comfortable flows of Ryo and Ōkura gently tickling the ears, it’s easy to hum along even for those who aren’t into rap.

It reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and earned Gold Disc certification.

The music video features Kei Tanaka, and its drama-style direction heightens the Christmassy thrill even more.

It’s the perfect song for a Christmas date—one to listen to while savoring the joy of spending the holiday with your partner this year.

wishasmi

wish – asmi (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter asmi from Osaka.

Released digitally in November 2022, this work is her first Christmas song under her solo name.

The lyrics, which sing about the warm feelings you get in a winter city, evoke the anticipation of spending special time with someone.

With its relaxed, lyrical sound and asmi’s charming vocals, it’s sure to color the holy night.

A pop ballad born in the Reiwa era, perfect for a quietly spent Christmas Eve with someone special.